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Yesterday while Lucy and I were making our rounds outside, we also snapped a few photos of some of the squash and pumpkins we having growing in the backyard. Check out the Burgess Buttercup squash. Believe it or not, these make the best pies! Better than pumpkin I think. We have a ton of these growing in Read More >>
Lucy the puggle dog and I were outside working in the greenhouse yesterday and thought we would snap a few pictures for you. As you can see, Lucy is full of energy. She likes running in and out of the greenhouse like a crazy pup, hoping I’ll drop a tomato or two for her to Read More >>
I know I usually cram all of the most awesome deals of the day in my Mornings with Mavis posts, but I just stumbled upon this deal and it was too great not to share. I ordered one and thought all my gung-ho gardening readers might want in on this action too! Here’s what you Read More >>
I thought I would give you an update on how the 3 potato towers we planted in late March were doing. Maybe you can’t see it from this angle, but the leaves on all of the plants are beginning to turn yellow. This can only mean 1 thing, the potatoes will be ready to harvest Read More >>
This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* When Read More >>
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